butjust to give an example — the greater bay area, and that basically covers the area of nine citiesng kong and macau, and it's going to be an effort that starts in beijing. but you can imagine, if it's not being co—ordinated at the beijing level, if you leave it to these nine cities and hong kong and macau to decide, we can never decide, because we're competing amongst each other, as well. so you do need some sort of co—ordinating efforts at the beijing level to orchestrate this sort of thing. so i wouldn't call this a completely, like, an authoritarian type of style, but for a country of this size, you do need some sort of co—ordinating effort at the top. all right, you say co—ordinating. as i say, critics say centralisation. but given that hong kong has been given in a fairly high level of autonomy, enshrined in the basic law, its kind of mini—constitution, which was agreed in 1997 when it was handed over from the united kingdom to china, they're— you know, people are trying to see nowjust what is president xi's interpretation of hong kong's special status, as you have just outlin

great to be back and celebrating this pick the last couple of appearances we have done in the greater bay areaayed at the ballpark down the street. i believe it has been renamed in the last couple of months, that was a couple of that was a couple two and three years ago and the year or two before that we played at the thoughts -- fox theatre in oakland. and what we love about playing at home in san francisco couple of years before that, we played at rasputin's record store in berkeley. and every day we plate someplace different. every appearance has a different flavour appeared to be part of the celebrations is obviously amazing, and the fact that san francisco finally has a world-class arena is an amazing thing, no disrespect to the palace, but where we have played many times back in its heyday, but it is nice they have a facility right here in san francisco itself. so the fact that we have been invited by the organization to be part of this opening-night is an amazing thing, and as somebody who has championed san francisco for 35 years, it makes us incredibly proud. >> it is funny you mentio

for the greater bay area, it is a market where we have a lot of hopes for because the chinese leadersll be a region of which they will do quite a bit of facilitating policies to allow the flows to increase. once you allow the flows to increase, there will be a lot of things that the banks can be involved. helping out on the capital flow, helping the people flow. looklieve that -- if you at the time we first announced the greater bay area strategy in 2017, we do expect that we should be able to double our net profit before tax which is the earnings in that region. >> what businesses do you see that growth coming through? >> capturing the flow that will happen amongst the four major cities in that region. that is one. that includes the world flow and capital flow that we expect that there will be some facilitating policies that will help us achieve that. the whole market with the capital flow into it, the domestic activity will increase. we want to be involved in that as well. >> the insurance business to not do well in the fourth quarter. is it picking up? >> insurance was affected by

that not only can trucks build and find areas of for these affordable housing units around the greater bay area but they also manage these complexes in something. >>that are really known for and something that they talk a lot about on their website is one kind of very good quality of life for people in need of low income housing to ah go ahead and assess the greater need here in the community and you know just will is as you were just saying is there such a greater need not only in the bay area but the seat and the nation so this is one way they say that they're really helping. on the residential complex after the groundbreaking ceremony. >>they thank you very much. christine we'll find out exactly when they will be finished because if you need those homes you just can't wait to out now exactly in these very red light camera and at busy intersections in san leandro the appeared to be here to stay this after the city voted to keep a contract with the company behind the cameras, one city council member try to keep the red light camera vendor out of their city, but he says he was ordered i season

that build contract as well as manage these different types of the park the complex around the greater bay area. actually here in the 9 o'clock hour. from their c e o so go ahead and stay with us here on prime news, the chatty details on this new project and what is really meant to bring here to san mateo county. now another element that they say they really want to do is help new life for people. the area, they said the key to this area because it's near a lot of different palmer. and one thing that they would really like to do is help again the quality of life people. a parking garage barbecues etcetera and you know like a. computer lab inside their facility. tell everyone who is in need to get of the low income housing but getting one of my demise we have an interview with an eye our way. housing groups to tell us more details on this new project they're bringing today brown making it officially starts at 11:00am but you just got a little sneak preview there from the bulldozers kind of work. >>for that everything you very much christine a. >>happening today potential witnesses will be discus

>>the to the jewish community here in san francisco throughout the greater bay area reacting course to what happened at that synagogue in san diego ca force will tran has more on that. >>reaction was swift it was fear across synagogues across america. the san francisco police department they've were fully aware of what when and what happened in san diego or north of san diego, the immediately tweeted on saturday that they would increase patrols at synagogues within the city, not just saturday but also all day yesterday because a lot of parishioners, we're very nervous. i was at the same location james duryea exactly 6 months ago following the shooting that happened in pittsburgh at that synagogue where 11 people were killed and 7 others are injured. so the rabbi at many synagogues across san francisco. they're saying we need extra security we need these patrols and they're grateful for that synagogues and i've been doing my research synagogues are also asking many of them can we get security in the answer according to their rabbi is we would love to but we can't because we cannot affor

there have only been 3 quakes like the one in napa of a magnitude 6 or greater here in the bay area. but in the 75 years leading up to 19 oh 6 there were 14 and because over the 1000 years there have been an average of 3 to 4 major quakes a century on these fault lines. >>and none in the past 100 years. there's a possibility we could have more big quakes in the next century to make up for lost time if we restore the average is we expect 3 to 4 we got 0. >>are you in this last century to restore the average were we need more like 6 or more than 6 in the coming century to give back to 3 to 4 per century. >>and since there is still no way for scientists predict when the next major quake could happen they say it's always best to be prepared. for one the next big one strikes. reporting in the newsroom. i'm morning kelly kron 4 news. >>thank you maureen and this just in to the con for newsroom, the deaths of a family of 8 that plunged off a california cliff in mendocino county has been ruled a murder suicide a special coroner's juryjust made this ruling yesterday we told you about the corn

. >>> rob, thanks, still ahead on nbc bay area news, turning a lifelong love of surfing into something greater. >> one man's story of helping others. it's a story that will make you bay area proud. were perfect. that )s the ultimate combinatio, enticing surfers to santa cruz. >>> the sun was out, the waves were perfect. it was the ultimate combination enticing surfers over to santa cruz. >> that was the case last weekend. along with the seasoned surfers there were some beginners as well and a special group of volunteers to help them. garvin thomas has their story in this bay area proud. >> one of those volunteers is a surfer named brian waters. brian told me as a kid he lived in 14 states in just a span of seven years. that is a tough way to find a community to fit in with. well, he eventually did find his community, and is now using it to do some good. there's an old saying about still waters running deep. but in santa cruz this weekend, brian waters is just plain running. through his lists, mainly. >> never stop checking, trying to stay one step ahead. >> brian, you see, has volunteered for

are set at market rates based on comparable rents charged at other marinas within the greater san francisco bay area. and the developer is further committing that a small or medium vessel, smaller than the available slips, that the slip holder would be placed in the smallest available slip and charged the rate based on the actual length of their vessel, rather than the size of the slip. and g.i.e. has provided an update pro forma based on the revised footprint and the number of slips and through the department of real estate, tida commissioner appraisal for the fair market value of the lease holder which sent set a markett at $90,000 a month. and these materials were provided in comparing the analysis. and the lease terms, again, the footprint of the improvements is roughly 724 by 718 feet. capable of supporting up to 220 slips. and the base rent is $90,000 per year, subject to adjustments based on c.p.i. and there's also percentage rent for gross revenues for live aboard fees and other gross revenues of the marina. and the developer is eligible for rent credits against the percentage rent but not t

there have only been 3 quakes like the one in napa of a magnitude 6 or greater here in the bay area.ut in the 75 years leading up to 19 oh 6 there were 14 and because over the 1000 years there have been an average of 3 to 4 major quakes a century on these fault lines. >>and none in the past 100 years. there's a possibility we could have more big quakes in the next century to make up for lost time if we restore the average is we expect 3 to 4 we got 0. >>are in this last century to restore the average were we need more like 6 or more than 6 in the coming century to give back to 3 to 4 per century. >>and says there's still no way for scientists to predict when a major quake and happen it's always best to be prepared. for when the next big one strikes. lorraine kelly kron 4 news. >>a look outside this evening, clear night here on the embarcadero beautiful saturday dry saturday night as well after. what they the about tomorrow, i'm meteorologist rodriguez we squeeze out one sunny day this weekend. well. >>for those of you in the north and fortunately not you are going to see some light s

there have only been 3 quakes like the one in napa of a magnitude 6 or greater here in the bay area. but in the 75 years leading up to 19 oh 6 there were 14 and because over the 1000 years there have been an average of 3 to 4 major quakes a century on these fault lines. >>and none in the past 100 years. there's a possibility we could have more big quakes in the next century to make up for lost time if we restore the average is we expect 3 to 4 we got 0. >>are you in this last century to restore the average were we need more like 6 or more than 6 in the coming century to give back to 3 to 4 per century. >>and says there's still no way for scientists to predict when a major quake and happened it's always best to be prepared. for when the next big one strikes. lorraine kelly kron 4 news. >>some lucky kids got to dine with ice to curry this afternoon at her restaurant international smoke in san francisco was a small catch is they had to pay their little hearts out our vicki libya august was there to die in a dish with the kids from fl house. a painting party, the children for rafale hous

that was loma prieta there have been only 3 quakes like the one in ap of a magnitude 6 or greater here in the bay areaears before 19 oh 6. they're actually 14 such weeks. personally i would on. >>they're being more earthquakes than average in the coming century. we grew know. there will be stalls forever not something break in. >>scientists believe that the power of the 19 oh 6 quake released a lot of energy that could be why the bay area has the relatively quiet since that. >>8.50 and in national news president trump is going to visit the border of southern california today to see what's going on there this after threatening to close the border with mexico altogether. he is traveling to calexico to take a tour and while there he should see about a 30 foot section of replacement fencing that was installed last year. the white house says that he will also participate in a roundtable discussion with law enforcement yesterday, trump gave mexico a one year warning to fix what he calls a crisis at the border. and while tension is growing between california and the federal government over the southern borde

bay area facebook users tonight at 6:00. >> still to come, no more gun finally took t sales e. campaigns. >> plus, turn a lifelong love of surfing into something greater. one man's journey to help others is part of our bay area proud series. >> sunshine starting to return, but still a cool 64 in san jose. i'll show you which much warmer 80s return. my full forecast in seven minutes. no more gun shows at the cow palace. that )s a decision, the "board f directors" voted on unanimously today. >>> no more gun shows at the cal plals. that's a decision voted on unanimously today. over the years, there have been many attempts to ban shows at the palace, including two vetoes governor jerry brown vetoed. it would also transfer control of the cow palace from the state to a joint powers authority. consisting of three cities. san francisco, daly city, and san mateo. that agency will be charged with finding developers to build housing and stores on the cow palace site. >> we don't need more guns in our communities. especially here where we're surrounded by some of the neighborhoods that are most affected by gun violence. >> the gun show ban will go into effect on

we see the river delta and the bay area have greater potentials. the lower east cities could slow down more. tierome of these lower cities could still be benefiting from an economic growth and an upward trend. haidi: do you expect the gap between top and second-tier cities and lower tier cities to continue to develop? the major cities, yes. certainly. they will benefit from the continued urbanization and economic growth. some lower tier cities, we believe they won't -- they will enefitting from the economy. some of the lower tier cities in remote areas, their sustainability might not be as strong. growthct that the sales will slow more rapidly in the cities going forward -- these cities going for. shery: what is the state of liquidity and refinancing needs in the market, and how developers doing? -- our developers doing? -- are developers doing? kaven: the developers faced difficulty over the 12-18 months period. it's because of the issuance of over the last one or two years. certain conditions in china and the offshore bond markets have improved o

greater. one man's journey to help others is part of our bay area proud series. ♪ ♪ star wars galaxy's edge openingisneyland resort >>> 7:23 for you pretty now. i want to set this next story up for you. the sun was out and the waves were perfect. that's the ultimate combination enticing surfers to santa cruz. among those were beginning surfers and a special group to help them. garvin thomas has their story in this morning's "bay area proud." brian waters told me as a kid he lived in 14 states in just a span of seven years. that is a tough way to find a community to fit in with. well, he eventually did find his community and he's now using it to do some good. there's an old saying about still waters running deep, but in santa cruz this weekend -- >> we'll get you checked in -- >> -- brian waters is just plain running, through his lists mainly. >> we never stop check ing. >> reporter: brian has volunteered for a big job, head of water safety for operation surf. >> i'm proud to be back here with our crew. >> this is the ninth year operation surf has returned, bringing with them active wounded military

statewide poll finds greater support for life terms rather than for the death penalty. 48% prefer a maximum sentence of life without parole. that includes clear majorities in the bay area and la county. 41% in california still back capital punishment including two thirds of republicans. >>> many people who favor life sentences are still unhappy with governor newsom's recent move to suspend the death penalty. >>> a former obama administrator caught up in the rush of probe. greg craig has been indicted on urges of concealing information from the justice department. the charges stem from his work on the half of a pro-russian clinical party in the ukraine. his lawyer called the charges unfair and misleading saying his client will plead not guilty. >>> campaign 2020 shows joe biden leading the pack of declared and potential democratic candidates for the white house. the survey shows joe biden with 27%. support among iowa voters likely to attend caucuses. ernie sanders got 16% support. she is back in the calendar supporting middle-class workers and has fought hard for women's healthcare rights. >>> today in des moines, kamala harris commented on gun control and individual ch

dimly in the distance of just those low lying clouds over much of our coastal areas of the bay that are keeping things on the greater side of things. temperatures only in the low 50's for san francisco where you're starting to see some more sunshine temperatures are boosting. we've conquered right now it's 60 go hayward climbing right now oakland as well up to 59 san jose, the same. i'm talking warm temperatures into the afternoon and really nice weather to look for 2 still to come stay with us. >>coming up on the cross for morning news scary moments for people in one bay area committed they spotted a mountain lion, as they arrive to work, we'll tell you where this took place. plus a look at what you can expect from today's go ship warehouse trial prom for his will tran a week live on the story for us. >>morning. i'm sorry a fulsome and i'm james fletcher that breaking news coming out of san francisco. it is that's hot spot that robin was talking about telling us about a motorcyclist who died in a crash on the bay bridge near the freeman street off-ramp right now officer birdie as is on the phone chp to tell us what

report recommends that bay area cities band together and treat homelessness as a regional issue much like transportation and the report found the homelessness in the gray area is far greater than many people realize. this man says he has been sleeping in this tent encampment in west oakland for the past 6 months after he lost his job on top of a family crisis. >> it is easy to get your feet into the gutter but it is hard to get them out. >> reporter: he said he is just across the street from st. vincent de paul were community leaders met to discuss a report detailing how big a problem homelessness is in the bay area. among the sightings, the bay area has 20,000 people who have nowhere to live. that is the third-largest homeless population in the u.s. behind only new york and you -- los angeles . >> this is not just a problem for social service agencies, for government, a problem for every sector of our society and that includes the private sector. >> reporter: the report was written by the bay area council of business think tanks. it found two thirds of people living in cars or on the streets doubles the natural -- national average. the report also found it is such a mass

increase is credited to greater confidence, the economy, and reassurance that's the federal reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates this year. >>> some signs of hope in the bay area25% and home vs are up slightly but only about 2% from a year ago. >> it actually dropped. it is .2% but it is still a drop. >> what all these numbers really mean. >> what a difference a year makes. buyers may not be competing against others. >> first time home buyers operating really can't keep outbidding each other. that kind of home value appreciation was outsized. it was unsustainable. this is the market correcting itself. >> he is the owner of the valley view properties. he sees them starting to normalize. i think what we'll do is we'll see the buyers out there looking. maybe have a better opportunity of finding a house. >> there is also good news when it come to mortgage rates. a 30% loan. it is 1.2 million, the median price in san jose. it translates into a $600 lower payment with a 20% down payment. to put it another way. a lower interest rate means you might qualify to buy a more expensive home. still, he says buyers need to be careful. >> when you're qualifying for a loan and

officials say this will require course greater funding from the state and from the private sector. >>you affordable housing is coming to the bay areae desperately needed and no kidding today officials are going to be breaking ground on a $42 million apartment complex for. >>low income families in redwood city ca for us christine a teacher old joins us live with the details christine, a. >>so right behind me later today, there's going to be a lot of pomp and circumstance and a lot of celebration because they are free new affordable housing right here to redwood city just as you guys had mentioned palo alto housing is celebrating that groundbreaking ceremony today to start all the construction for just as he said $42 million affordable hartman community that's going to be in north fair oaks that again here in redwood city in san mateo county there will be 67 studio and one-bedroom apartments check out the renderings that we have here from the team that is again 67 studio and one-bedroom apartments homes and those are going to help serve low income families also veterans and individuals with special needs that earning up to about 70%

bay area. >> lego submitted an application to open a location in milpitas mall. >> reporter: the great mall in milpitas could seen be greaterthere is a smaller inground version of the legoland theme parks around the world. >> i think it is awesome that they would consider milpitas as the first location. i'm superexcited. >> reporter: they are eyeing the sears site at the mall. it would include kids ride, a play zone, and a mini land with we are seeing with modern destination retail is experimental retail. >> reporter: businesses are now selling an entire experience as in the case with legoland. families participate in activities while also spending money on products. >> the bulk of where people are spending their money right now, people who have disposable income, they don't want to accumulate products, it is experiencing the retail and giving consumers a reason to come back over and over again. >> reporter: it is an economic engine for milpitas when it comes to restaurant and retail taxes. a perfect match for a growing community with growing families. >> we live right across the street. if we opened one up, it would defini

about the bay area having the 3rd worst problem in all of the united states this report takes a deep dive into the entire area looking at why people become homeless and what rate and what greater work has to be done on a regional basis to really make a dent in this problem. >>an unexpected reunion wednesday between oakland mayor libby shaft oakland resident mark a summary fish. a man who found himself on the streets for 3 years before moving into oakland's northgate cabin communities and then into his own apartment. >>done a lot for me i love her too. >>ship showed up to hear the mayor in the bay area council present a new report on homelessness the report says the 9 county bay area has the 3rd largest homeless population in the country with more than 28,000 people. despite lots of money being thrown at the problem things are not getting better. >>we're clearly not succeeding at dealing with this the way we've been dealing with that and that's the report is very clear about that the reports as part of the problem is low income people. >>are becoming homeless at a faster rate then communities can move existing homeless people into housing and that means there needs to be greate

bay area london on da digital and the bloomberg business at. carol: wall street created a new way to pay for college. jason: students can a greaterver part of their future earnings in return for something of an investment. carol: reporter claire boston has our story. >> i look at student debt, mortgage debt. the whole universe of consumer debt. when you look at student debt, it is a crisis in america. i have always been fascinated with what is going to happen. >> it has been a crisis and it does not get better. >> college costs keeps going up. because so much debt is tied to the government, investors are not concerned. it is weird we see this affect the economy in big ways but people think they are going to get paid back so there is not a big crisis at this point. it is bad news for students. enterprising companies are trying to figure out a way to make this process better for students. how can they take out less debt? one proposal catching on is income sharing agreements. instead of taking out a $10,000 loan, maybe you would have $10,000 fronted and pay that back what you are out in the real world with a percentage of income. yo

greater thanchapino. >> you only have $20 to spend. >> i know peter it is going to be tough, but i think i can do it. it is a san francisco classic. we are celebrating bay area beautiful plum tomatoes here. we have some beautiful fresh fish here. it will come together beautifully. >> many to cut out all this talk, and let's go shop. yeah. ♪ >> what makes your dish unique? >> i like it spicy and smoky. i will take fresh italian tomatoes and the fresh seafood, and will bring them to other with some nice spoked paprika and some nice smoked jalapeno peppers. i am going to stew them up and get a nice savory, smoky, fishy, tomatoy, spicy broth. >> bring it on. how are you feeling? >> i feel good. i spent the $20 and have a few pennies less. i am going to go home and cook. i will text message u.n. is done. >> excellent and really looking forward to it. >> today we're going to make the san francisco classic dish invented by italian and portuguese fishermen. it'll be like a nice spaghetti sauce. then we will put in the fish soup. the last thing is the dungeon as crab, let it all blend together. it will be delicious. when i could, i will try to make healthy meals with

greater need when it comes to the community and how people can get housing here, but also something it's put together palo alto housing there a nonprofit that provides low income housing across the bay area there the organization behind this and some of the funding that comes from this is not only that organization but the voter passed measure k as well as some alternative private funds to go ahead and make this a reality you're right with the need to make sure we put these renderings online for you guys if you happen to miss out across your screen to you can take a look at what's going on here as well. >>reporting live in redwood city person you see from conference. >>so see if i'm one of those families is there any word on when the project will be completed and when aeople will be able to move in. >>it's actually one of the main questions we have for the team that we sent this morning. we're going back and forth via e-mail with their pr team. so no word yet on when they can move in. that's more information. they're also going to be releasing today at 11 30 at the groundbreaking ceremony. >>that think you christina. now to more breaking news this morning wikileaks founder julian assange